Toying with identity? Lego unveils ‘LGBTQIA+’ rainbow-themed set designed to ‘celebrate everyone’

Lego has joined the growing roster of woke toy companies with a new buildable display model designed to symbolize “inclusivity,” prompting some to dismiss the construction set as a cynical marketing scheme. … Read More >Toying with identity? Lego unveils ‘LGBTQIA+’ rainbow-themed set designed to ‘celebrate everyone’

To celebrate upcoming 60th anniversary of human space flight, Barbie creates toy inspired by Russia’s only active female cosmonaut

The American toy company Mattel has chosen Russian astronaut Anna Kikina as the model for a new barbie doll, a part of the company’s campaign aimed at inspiring young girls with role models from all professions and walks of life. … Read More >To celebrate upcoming 60th anniversary of human space flight, Barbie creates toy inspired by Russia’s only active female cosmonaut

Playing with PC fire? France seeks to ‘desegregate’ children’s toys in battle against gender stereotypes

France is hoping that toy manufacturers and retailers will adopt new protocols for ‘desegregating’ toys, in an effort to protect young boys and girls from gender stereotypes. Just in time to celebrate gender neutral Christmas? … Read More >Playing with PC fire? France seeks to ‘desegregate’ children’s toys in battle against gender stereotypes